RFIC Design Intern: Hands-On Analog/RF in Bay Area

SkyGig; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Onsite Bay Area location

Growth and project ownership

Job summary

SkyGig is seeking an RFIC Design Engineer Intern to support the development, simulation, and validation of RFICs for next-gen wireless and satellite applications. You will work with experienced RFIC engineers on real product development and help push hardware innovations forward.

The role offers Fall 2026 intake with full/part-time options. Strong fundamentals, ownership of a defined project, and quick learning in a fast-paced startup environment are valued.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of RFIC design experience.
• Strong background in RF CMOS, SOI, or SiGe technologies.
• Proficient in RFIC design and characterization tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre RF, ADS.
• Translate system specifications into IC-level circuit requirements.
• Experience with RFIC layout and post-layout simulation.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or scripting for data analysis and automation.
• Prior research, or tapeout experience in RF/analog IC design.
• Strong written and oral communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and simulation of RF/analog front-end blocks such as LNAs, mixers, oscillators, PAs, VGAs, and switches.
• Perform RF simulations including S-parameters, noise figure, gain, linearity, and power consumption.
• Support layout reviews, parasitic extraction, and post-layout simulations.
• Analyze 2.5D/3D EM circuit models and simulation outcomes.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of RF engineers.
• Prepare technical documents and participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions.

Skills

RFIC design

Cadence Virtuoso

Python

MATLAB

S-parameter analysis

RF system concepts

Education

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectre RF

ADS

Job description

SkyGig is seeking an RFIC Design Engineer Intern to support the development, simulation, and validation of RFICs for next-gen wireless and satellite applications. You will work with experienced RFIC engineers on real product development and help push hardware innovations forward.

The role offers Fall 2026 intake with full/part-time options. Strong fundamentals, ownership of a defined project, and quick learning in a fast-paced startup environment are valued.